Warren G. Harding press release, November 1, 1920

Prepared for publication on November 1, 1920, this press release contains a statement from Senator Warren G. Harding providing his thoughts on the nation's foreign and domestic policies, and what the Republican Party will do to repair the damage caused by President Woodrow Wilson and his administration. In terms of foreign policy, Harding notes that Republicans do not oppose the United States joining an "international fraternity" for preventing war, but rather is opposed to Wilson's League of Nations specifically. As the next president, Harding will focus on post- World War I reconstruction by reinstating protections for U.S. business, industry, and agriculture, unite Americans, conserve and develop natural resources, and work for social justice issues for women and children. This document is part of the Warren G. Harding Papers (MSS 345). This collection includes correspondence, business records, and other materials documenting Harding’s business career as owner and editor-in-chief of The Daily Marion Star, as well as the various stages of his political career. A significant portion of the collection, and what’s available on Ohio Memory, highlights his 1920 presidential campaign, spanning just before publicly announcing his candidacy to handily defeating Ohio Governor James M. Cox in the election. Correspondents include both Ohio and national businessmen, political figures, and ordinary citizens writing with questions, support, congratulatory notes, and campaign advice. Some of the most interesting insights into the tumultuous political climate in the U.S., the extreme factionalism within the Republican Party in Ohio, and Harding’s campaign strategies are described in letters between Harding and his campaign manager, Harry M. Daugherty. Some of the topics addressed include women’s suffrage, Prohibition, the League of Nations, African American representation and issues, and lingering peace negotiations following World War I